‘Hard Knocks’ has been around since 2001, but the New Orleans Saints have yet to be the subject of the popular HBO reality series.
That could soon change.
The Saints are one of four teams eligible for ‘Hard Knocks’ this season, joining the Chicago Bears, the Washington Commanders and the New York Jets.
Teams are allowed to opt out of ‘Hard Knocks’ if they meet three criteria.
- The team has a first-year head coach.
- The team has been to the playoffs in the past two seasons.
- The squad has appeared on ‘Hard Knocks’ in the past decade.
The Saints don’t meet any of that criteria, and it seems only a matter of time before the ‘Hard Knocks’ crew pops up in New Orleans.
Since the Commanders and Bears have never appeared on ‘Hard Knocks,’ they also seem viable options for the reality series this year.
With Sean Payton in his first year as the head coach of the Denver Broncos, he will again be able to avoid ‘Hard Knocks.’
Second-year Saints head coach Dennis Allen typically avoids the spotlight, and he might not be that comfortable with a reality tv crew following him around during training camp.
However, someone like veteran defensive end Cam Jordan may thoroughly enjoy another opportunity to entertain a television audience.
An announcement on which will team will be featured on ‘Hard Knocks’ may not take place until June, but it has come as early as March in the past.
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